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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169.38 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169.38 and 104.74 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169.38 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169.38 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169.38 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 17,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,740.86/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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